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    Example Regression Analysis: Problem and Solution

    The following data represent Aggregate Consumption (Y) and Disposable Income (X) for one country. Year Y X 1993 103 114 1994 105 118 1995 108 126 1996 107 130 1997 122 136 1998 124 140 1999 128 148 2000 130 156 2001 142 160 2002 147 164 2003 154 170 2004 151 178 a. Draw a scatter diagram for th

    Regression analysis is adopted to predict direct labor cost (y) on the basis of branch size (x) of a product produced in a job shop. Step by step method for regression analysis is discussed here. Regression coefficients, coefficient of determination, scatter diagram and significance of regression model are explained in the solution.

    Always get overwhelmed by the amount of material when covered at a comprehensive level. Attached is the study material of what to be prepared to cover at the conclusion of this course. I have worked through them but get stumped at several points. Can you provide a systematic approach to these problems and provide a reference to

    Correlation and Regression

    See attachment for the problems I am struggling with. Thanks in advance for any help provided. In the following exercises, construct a scatter plot, find the value of the linear correlation coefficient r, find the critical value of r from Table A-6 by using α = 0.05 and determine if there is a linear correlation betwe

    Sketching the least-squares regression line.

    Sketching the least-squares regression line. Bivariate data for the quantitative variables and are given in the table below. These data are plotted in the scatter plot shown next to the table. In the scatter plot, sketch an approximation of the least-squares regression line for the data.

    The Minnesota Department of Transportation

    The Minnesota Department of Transportation hoped that they could measure the weights of big trucks without actually stopping the vehicles by using a newly developed "weight-in-motion" scale. To see if the new device was accurate, they conducted a calibration test. They weighed several trucks when stopped (static weight) assumin

    Regression Analysis for life insurance data

    Would like step-by-step guidance with the attached statistics problems. 1. Compute the regression equation (Solving of both "a" and "b") and compute the standard error of the estimate. Sample size = 20 X= amount of disposable Income (000$) Y= amount of life insurance (000$) Sum of X = 334 Sum of Y = 799 Sum of X*Y=

    Forecasting using Regression Analysis

    Demand for stereo headphones and CD players for joggers has caused Nina Industries to experience growth of almost 50% over the past year. The number of joggers is continuing to expand, so Nina expects demand for headsets to also expand. Demands for the stereo headsets for last year was as follows: January 4,200 February 4,

    Regression analysis for AIU job satisfaction

    First run a regression analysis using the BENEFITS column of all data points in the AIU data set as the independent variable and the INTRINSIC job satisfaction column of all data points in the AIU data set as the dependent variable. Create a graph with the trendline displayed. What is the least squares regression line equation?

    Multiple Regression example

    Reggie is really excited because he managed to bust out enough manners to convince a lady to go to prom with him (take that, R^2 of .025!). Reggie realizes that manners alone will not be enough to woo his lady friend and guarantee a happy night out, and so he decides to research the style choices of 15 of his most idolized fashi

    It Ain't Easy Being a Cookie Monster

    A group of young cookie monsters sit down to eat. They devour several cookies each, but unfortunately many of them experience stomach pains; it turns out that there were hidden vegetable chips inside of the cookies. Cookie monsters hate vegetables. The ratings of cookies eaten and stomach pain ratings (higher is more pain) are s

    Forecasting with linear trend

    The number of new contributors to a public radio station's annual fund drive over the last ten years is 63, 58, 61, 72, 98, 103, 121, 147, 163, 198 Develop a trend equation for this information, and use it to predict next year's number of new contributors. ANS: FORECASTING WITH LINEAR TREND: *******************

    Portfolio risk and return.

    1. Suppose a portfolio had been formed with 40% portfolio value in stock DO and 60% in stock GDT. Compute the mean and standard deviation of the individual stock returns, and S&P 500 index returns over the sample period. Is the portfolio's return riskier than the individual stock returns, than the index returns? 2. Calculate th

    A,B,C Inc. produces fresh, a brand of liquid laundry detergent.

    A,B,C Inc. produces fresh, a brand of liquid laundry detergent. In order to more effectively manage its inventory and make revenue projections, the company would like to like to better predict demand for Fresh. The company has established the flowing demand equation: Demand = Bo + B1FreshPrice + B2ComPrice +

    Regression, ANOVA, Hypothesis

    Need explanation. File attached. Problem 1 A,B,C Inc. produces fresh, a brand of liquid laundry detergent. In order to more effectively manage its inventory and make revenue projections, the company would like to like to better predict demand for Fresh. The company has established the flowing demand equation:

    Multiple Linear Regression Model - Babies R' Us Case Study

    Please see two attached files: case study is the word doc; and the data is in excel. ----------------------------- Babies R'Us Case Study You have been hired as a strategic consultant by the hugely successful retailer "Babies R'Us". The company sells many products, although one product in particular, a highly innovativ

    Determining the Least Squares Equation: Example Problem

    3. Listed below are the net sales for Schering-Plough Corporation (a pharmaceutical company) and its subsidiaries for the six years from 1997 to 2002. The net sales are in millions of dollars. 1997 $6714 1998 $7991 1999 $9075 2000 $9775 2001 $9762 2002 $10,180 Determi

    Chi square test and regression analysis problems

    Hello, Attached are 5 statistics problems that I need help. I would like detailed step-by-step guidance to help me better understand the problems. Thanks in advance. 1. To examine the continuity and discontinuity in the criminal careers of 7,453 females of low socio-economic status, Tracy and Kempf-Leonard (1996) ex

    Analysis of the Number of Touchdowns

    Can you predict the number of touchdowns from the following variables: attempts, yards, and yards per game? Develop a correlation matrix for the 3 predictor variables, do you suspect multicolinarity? What is your multiple regression equation, is it significant? Predict the number of touchdowns for a back with 200 at

    Regression & Seasonal Index

    Determining a Seasonal Index Listed below is the net sales in $ million for Home Depot, Inc. and its subsidiaries from 1993 to 2002. Year Net Sales 1993 9,239 1994 12,477 1995 15,470 1996 19,535 1997 24,156 1998 30,219 1999 38,434 2000 45,738 2001 53,553 2002 58,247 Determine the least squares equation. On the

    Completing Correlation Analysis in Excel

    I am having trouble really understanding how to complete the correlation analysis. Can someone show me how step by step? I am to figure out how to perform a correlation analysis on the following, with regards to John's fishing trips. John is an avid fisherman and wants to know if there is a correlation between the amount